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The Dark Side of AI in Education: Student Learning and Attention at Risk

Teenagers are willingly automating cognition and learning less. Adults seem unwilling to stop them. The post The Penalty Students Pay for Using AI appeared first on Education Next...

Multiple reports highlight concerning evidence that student use of AI tools is reducing active learning and cognitive engagement, while educational technology itself is becoming a distraction in classrooms. This matters because educators must balance technology adoption with pedagogical effectiveness and student outcomes.

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